In-Person Folk Art Courses
2026-05-19 – Concert with Kristian Bugge and WB Reid
Class Details Schedule: May 19, 2026 (7:00-8:00 pm CT) Location: This event will be held live in Vesterheim Commons and will be livestreamed on Zoom for an online audience. Instructor: Kristian Bugge and WB Reid Description Kristian Bugge & WB Reid...
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2026-06-12 - Weaving a Traditional Willow Basket
Class Details Schedule: June 12-14 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Lindsay Lee and Lee Zieke Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description When European immigrants came to North America, they brought...
from $325.00
2026-06-13 - Level Up Your Lefse
Class Details Schedule: June 13 (9:30-11:30 am and 12:30-2:30 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Special thanks to the Oneota Community Food Co-op for making their kitchen classroom available for this class! Instructor:...
from $65.00
2026-06-18 - Build Your Own Holmegaard-Style Bow
Class Details Schedule: June 18-21 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Steve Daughton Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Step back over 8,000 years and experience the art of prehistoric bow...
from $365.00
2026-06-25 Rosemaling in the Os style
Class Details Schedule: June 25-28 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Nancy Schmidt Level of Instruction: Intermediate and Advanced Description In this class we will explore the Os style of rosemaling,...
from $365.00
2026-06-27 Natural Dyeing with Lichen
Class Details Schedule: June 27 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Jane Addams Level of Instruction: Open to all levels Description Orchil dye, a potent purple dye once used all over...
from $105.00
2026-07-18 – Intermediate Acanthus Carving
Class Details Schedule: July 18-22 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Hans Sandom Level of Instruction: Intermediate OR Advanced Description Join master woodworker Hans Sandom for an in-depth exploration of...
from $455.00
2026-07-18 – Varafell Weaving on a Warp-Weighted Loom
Class Details Schedule: July 18-22 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Monika Sunnanå Ravnanger Level of Instruction: Intermediate and Advanced Description Discover the ancient art of Varafell weaving, a traditional Viking-age...
from $545.00
2026-07-20 – Scandinavian-Style Animal Carving
Class Details Schedule: July 20-22 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: James Miller Level of Instruction: Beginner to Intermediate Description Carve one or more Scandinavian animals with carver James Miller using techniques that...
from $275.00
2026-07-21 – Making a Norwegian Brukskniv (Work Knife) with Wood and Leather Sheath
Class Details Schedule: July 18-21 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Scott Johnson Level of Instruction: Intermediate to Advanced Description Students will be making a bruksniv or Norwegian work knife....
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2026-07-27 – The Essential Scandinavian Bun Workshop
Class Details Schedule: July 27 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Special thanks to the Oneota Community Food Co-op for making their kitchen classroom available for this class! Instructor: Kristi Bissell...
from $95.00
2026-07-28 – Hallingdal Style Rosemaling
Class Details Schedule: July 28-August 1 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Lise Lorentzen Level of Instruction: Intermediate and Advanced Description This class is designed for painters with prior rosemaling experience...
from $445.00
2026-07-28 – Weaving a Boat Rug on a Warp-Weighted Loom
Class Details Schedule: July 28-August 1 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Monika Sunnanå Ravnanger Level of Instruction: Intermediate and Advanced Description The design of the cloth was very important for...
from $495.00
2026-08-14 – Carving the Nøstepinne: Norwegian Yarn-Winders
Class Details Schedule: August 14-16 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Josh Torkelson Level of Instruction: Intermediate Description Learn to carve one of Norway’s most charming and practical textile tools,...
from $275.00
2026-08-21 – Raw Felted Fleece
Class Details Schedule: August 21 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Becky Utecht Level of Instruction: Open to all levels Description Turn raw fleece into a “sheepskin” chair pad or small...
from $95.00
2026-08-21 – Telemark-Style Rosemaling
Class Details Schedule: August 21-23 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Nancy Odalen Level of Instruction: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Description The class will be working on a 16" scooped bowl...
from $275.00
2026-08-21 – Tinwork Lantern
Class Details Schedule: August 21-23 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Kitty Latané Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description A tin lamp from the Vesterheim collection serves as the inspiration for this...
from $275.00
2026-08-22 – Skinnfell: Block Printed Sheepskin Muff Handwarmer
Class Details Schedule: August 22-23 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Becky Utecht Level of Instruction: Open to all levels Description Be the proud owner of a warm and fluffy sheepskin...
from $185.00
2026-08-27 – Blacksmithing 101: Forging Fundamentals
Class Details Schedule: August 27-30 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Cody Myers Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description This course is designed to build up a foundation to begin your...
from $385.00
2026-08-29 – The Art of Reinvention: Jewelry From Everyday Objects (Afternoon Session)
Class Details Schedule: August 29 (1:30-4:30 pm CT) Note: A repeat of this class is also offered on the morning of August 29 (9:00-Noon pm CT). Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Norma Refsal Level...
from $65.00
2026-08-29 – The Art of Reinvention: Jewelry From Everyday Objects (Morning Session)
Class Details Schedule: August 29 (9:00 am-Noon CT) Note: A repeat of this class is also offered on the afternoon of August 29 1 (1:30-4:30 pm CT). Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Norma Refsal...
from $65.00
2026-09-01 – Forging Klubb
Class Details Schedule: Six Tuesdays, September 1-October 6 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Jim Edrington Level of Instruction: This program is designed for beginners, ages 13-18 Description Students are invited...
from $55.00
2026-09-01 – Friluftsliv Klubb
Class Details Schedule: Six Tuesdays, September 1-October 6 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Emily Ostermann Level of Instruction: This program is designed for youth in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade (about ages 5-7) ...
from $55.00
2026-09-02 – Beginning and Intermediate Whittling Klubb
Class Details Schedule: Six Wednesdays, September 2-October 7 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Steph Hughes and Rebecca Hanna Level of Instruction: Beginning and Intermediate. This program is designed for youth ages...
from $55.00
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